It’s the time of year for New Year’s resolutions. Most resolutions are so cumbersome, the maker of the resolution is unable to keep the resolution, which is self-defeating. A simple …
The end of the calendar year marks the time for business owners to finalize financials and prepare for the upcoming year. In addition to corporate governance compliance, there are other …
In the past few months, two high-profile celebrities have been in the news for having affairs with a co-workers and/or staff. David Letterman admitted on national television that he had …
Every patient of a hospital or clinic and every resident of a convalescent or nursing home licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health has rights, as stated in Chapter …
Year end is soon approaching. As you sit down for your holiday dinner, remember that soon Uncle Sam will be visiting to enjoy his share of your bounty. Despite the …
Condominium unit owners’ organizations should be aware that on July 3, 2008 the Governor signed into law “An Act Relative to Tax Fairness and Business Competitiveness.*” This act takes effect …
When the time comes for long-term care, most elders prefer to stay in their present location, even if staying there means being at a distance from their primary caregiver. Although …
Fast Facts: Women generally have longer life expectancies than men, so they need to save more for retirement. Many women generally spend fewer years in the workforce and earn less …
While receiving payment for a project has always been a challenge, in today’s economic environment, it is getting even harder. In order for a contractor (whether a general contractor or …
Most women can not bear to think of the day when their spouse passes away leaving them a widow, but statistically, a woman is most likely going to outlive her …
If you are one of the many millions of Americans who are responsible for your own personal financial needs, as well as supporting and caring for your own children, in …
If you pay bills and bank online, and handle much of your financial activity there, your agents under your Durable Power of Attorney, or the Executor of your Will, or …
Over the last year, there have been several recent decisions in Massachusetts employment law that may have an impact on how you hire, terminate, or address an accommodation. It is …
Joint tenancy is a form of co-ownership. An advantage is that when one co-owners dies, the surviving co-owner instant has access to the jointly held property, eliminating the need for …
After spending many years raising a family in the family home, the home is commonly the family’s largest and most cherished asset. As such, protecting the home from nursing home …
The state of the security of personal information is changing drastically, and the law is evolving accordingly. In August of 2007, a new law was signed by Governor Patrick relative …
A multitude of seniors, having paid off their mortgages many years ago, currently own their homes free and clear. Some are fortunate, and they have a nest egg that, along …
One of the most significant gifts that you can give your family is a well-planned estate that saves them money, time and taxes, and spares them from complexity in the …
If you have been examining the idea of starting up a new business, or perhaps expanding into a new niche of your current business, would you consider now to be …
Your medical record is full of very personal information. It is not unusual that such a repository of confidential information may be of great interest to others – relatives, employers …
Summer is just around the corner, and many will be heading off for vacation. Some will visit far away places. Others will travel to see family or friends. When planning …
Create a “snapshot” of your company at a specific point in time. This is usually your company’s most recent financial statements, which provide a lender with a detailed and comprehensive …
Consumer clients often come to bankruptcy lawyers when they have been battling for weeks or months, trying to determine which bills to pay and which can be delayed or avoided …
Every year, numerous petitions are filed with the court seeking the appointment of a guardian to make decisions for a person who has lost their ability to make their own …
You have spent the majority of your life working and building your nest egg so that your retirement will be well funded. Unfortunately, retirement comes at a time when the …
When it comes to protecting assets from nursing home costs, many believe that the solution is to place those assets in a trust. In some circumstances, establishing the type of …
Many seniors are self sufficient and independent people with strong wills and character to match. However, it is not easy to maintain that feeling of independence when lying awake at …
Christine Pilch and Kevin V. Maltby, Esq. • 2009-04-27
Social media, i.e. Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, blogging, YouTube, etc, are essential elements to many contemporary marketing campaigns. Their application has contributed great strides in the battle to level the playing …
You don’t know the law. Pro-se litigants frequently encounter road blocks that can cost not only time and money, but missed deadlines and case dismissals. Limited Assistance Representation. The Court …
It should come as no surprise that if you hire a contractor to make improvements to your property, and you fail to pay him or her, the contractor has a …
We’ve all heard the expression, “where there’s a will, there’s a way,” but among estate planning specialists, we have changed the old adage some, that is, to “where there’s a …
A new law will be effective in Massachusetts as of July 1, 2009 relative to guardianships. This issue has been debated and discussed for over twenty years, and this law …
In Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities, Sidney Carton utters a famous line set in the time of the French Revolution, “It was the best of times; it was …
Bankruptcy is a process mainly used by people who are reckless and overspend on luxury items. Reality: the majority of those who file are honest, hardworking people who have fallen …
Introduction Congress’s motivation behind the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (hereinafter “BAPCPA”) was that “‘there is something inherently unfair about denying full restitution to creditors.”‘ [FN1] …
The current economy has impacted the automotive industry. It is clear from current car advertisements on the television and the newspaper that it is a buyer’s market. Some advertisements even …
Regardless of age, all people deserve to be treated with dignity, respect, and in a fashion that keeps them safe from physical, emotional, and financial harm. This is particularly relevant …
When an aging parent needs assistance to live at home, many children opt to provide the care. Often, the parent will not agree to hire professionals due to their inability …
When did you graduate high school? This question is impermissible when it is designed to determine the age of an employee. Employers should stick to the employee’s resume and any …
More than 91% of current retirees receive monthly benefits from the government program referred to as Social Security. The program is very important to seniors, as nearly three out of …
When the time comes for long-term care, most elders prefer to stay in their present location, even if staying there means being at a distance from their primary caregiver. Although …
Just as an employer checks the references of someone seeking employment, a homeowner should check the references of a contractor. Ask to see some of the homes he has worked …
